A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic HR professional to join a well-established and growing company based in St Albans in a part time role.
25 hours per week which can be worked across 3-5 days, this is an office-based role.
You will be responsible for independently managing the full employee lifecycle, ensuring effective recruitment, onboarding, compliance, documentation, and HR systems. The role will maintain a structured and compliant stand-alone HR function, support managers and employees, and lead cost-effective recruitment.
What’s in it for you?
* Salary: Up to £43,000 pro rata
* Hours: 25 hours a week – ideally over 5 days, shorter week will be considered
* Friendly and supporting environment, growing company, opportunity to set up strategy within a new role in and established and successful company
Key Responsibilities:
Recruitment & Onboarding
* Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including advertising, screening, interview coordination, and candidate communication
* Manage relationships with recruitment agencies
* Prepare contracts, offer letters, and onboarding documentation
* Coordinate structured onboarding programmes with line managers
HR Administration & HRIS
* Maintain accurate employee records within the HRIS
* Manage employee data, right-to-work documentation, and compliance tracking
* Administer time, attendance, leave, and absence records
* Produce HR reports as required
Policy & Compliance
* Ensure company policies are applied consistently and remain up to date
* Support managers with disciplinary, grievance, and performance procedures
* Monitor compliance with employment legislation, GDPR, and internal standards
Performance Management
* Coordinate the Performance Management System (PMS) cycle
* Track objectives, review timelines, and documentation
* Support managers in maintaining clear performance records
Training & Development
* Coordinate internal and external training programmes and maintain training records and certification tracking
* Support succession planning and development initiatives
Employee Relations Support
* Act as a first point of contact for HR queries
* Independently manage complex employee relations matters, escalating to senior management only where strategic input or formal approval is required
* Promote a positive and professional workplace culture
* Ensure full compliance and adherence with all company policies, procedures, guidelines and SOPs
What the employer is looking for:
* Previous experience in an HR administration or HR officer role
* Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practice
* Experience using HRIS systems
* Strong organisational and documentation skills
* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
* Detail-oriented, highly organised, proactive and solution-focused
* Professional and approachable with strong communication skills
Red Door Recruitment is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Full details available on our website.
Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted